James burst into the room. His face contorted with rage. His eyes darted to

Reese, a wave of relief washing over him as he confirmed her safety and a silent exhale escaped his lips.

A group of individuals trailed behind him.

Magnus, startled by the abrupt entrance, began, "Mr. King, what is the "

His words were cut short as James swiftly closed the distance between them, snatching a wine bottle and shattering it against Magnus's head in one fluid motion.

Crimson liquid traced a path down Magnus's forehead as James delivered a powerful kick, sending him sprawling to the floor.

Magnus attempted to regain his footing, but James wasn't giving him any chance. Holding another bottle, James swung it with force, relentlessly attacking Magnus. Caught off guard and overwhelmed by James's unbridled ferocity, Magnus found himself on the receiving end of an unforgiving beating.

With the finality of a storm passing, James hurled the empty bottle at Magnus, his voice a chilling edge in the air. "If you're so eager to meet your end, rise and face me. If I spare you today, my name isn't King."

The room fell into a stunned silence, the onlookers paralyzed by a mix of shock and fear.

As the others watched, frozen in place, James pivoted on his heel, his attention now centered on Reese. He forcefully kicked and punched his way through the group surrounding her.

on James's ear, a stark reminder of the lengths he went to protect her. At that moment, her gaze met his, and she

ragged. Struggling to steady her breath, Reese found her voice, her

his anger still smoldering, retorted, "Reese, what possessed you, a young woman, to come to a place like this at this

addressed her with either

heart warmed with gratitude and she reiterated, "Seriously,

James's stern

make mistakes in life. Initially, I didn't want the company to be involved,

time James had seen Reese in such a dire situation. Despite the trouble he had caused her, it was insignificant compared to the cruelty of Magnus. Reese had never experienced true darkness, and he couldn't help but wonder what she

battered on the ground, blood staining his face. "Since he seems to enjoy

to grab Magnus, dragging him away

and fury, Magnus struggled against James's bodyguards' grip. Fuming with anger, he issued

much as lay a finger on anyone under my protection, I won't hesitate to end you." James's gaze bore

in an eerie silence, the fear

back to Reese, James's features softened slightly, the fire in his eyes tempered by a more composed demeanor. "Let's

suppressed the turbulent storm of emotions within

a young heir had been present with Magnus. The same individual was also present during her first encounter with James, where he pressured her to drink. He had reported the situation in their group chat, which spurred James into action,

her to her car, his tone earnest. "Stay vigilant, Reese. Magnus is not a man to underestimate. Steer clear of him in

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